Wible Road, which is Oak Street to the north of Hwy. 58, was also closed between Stockdale Highway and Belle Terrace, because the rear axle and other truck parts fell onto Wible. It has since reopened, too.

Raymond E. Baker, 65, of Ohio, reportedly told the CHP that he fell asleep around 3:45 a.m., prompting him to hit the guardrail and then hit the bridge barrier before the cab of the big rig caught fire.

Fire officials said when they arrived, the driver was out of the cab, and it was completely engulfed in flames. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the cab of the big rig.